Dog-care from the ASPCA

http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/dog-care/
Up-to-date information about both health and behavior from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Topics covered include behavior, nutrition, poison control, veterinary medicine and the human-animal bond. There’s also a place to ask behavior questions.

HSUS: Dog Care

http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/dogs/
Comprehensive site covering all aspects of dog care, from behavior and training to nutrition, choosing a pet, dealing with fleas, ticks and other parasites, house-training and more.

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Cat

American Animal Hospital Association: Cat Care

http://www.healthypet.com/petcare/catcare.aspx
A good basic site from the AAHA on how to prevent fleas and other parasites, what to do in an emergency, how to recognize and treat your cat’s pain, how to know if it’s time to head for the veterinarian, common feline health and behavior issues, and much more — including an “Ask a Veterinarian” feature.

ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center

Cat-care from the ASPCA

http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/cat-care/
Up-to-date information about both health and behavior from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Topics covered include behavior, nutrition, poison control, veterinary medicine and the human-animal bond. There’s also a place to ask behavior questions.

HSUS: Cat Care

http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/cats/
Comprehensive site covering all aspects of cat care, from behavior and safety to nutrition, choosing a pet, dealing with fleas, ticks and other parasites, litter box problems and more.

Ohio State University’s Indoor Cat Initiative

http://indoorpet.osu.edu

A program advocating keeping cats indoors for the safety while still making sure they get what they need to be healthy and happy.

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Tips

Find helpful information on how to search for a pet and a shelter.

How do I promote pets in my social media networks?

After clicking the See Details link for an individual shelter pet, simply select one of the social media buttons beneath the pet’s image. Then log in to your account. The pet promotion will appear as your message.

How do I find a shelter near me?

Click the Find a Shelter button that sits at the top of each page. Once the new page appears, enter your zipcode and click the Search button to pull up a map and a list of shelters near you.

How do I use advanced search?

On the search page, click the Advanced Search button. Then select the breed, sex, size and age of the pet you would like to adopt. To search multiple breeds with a single search, hold down Control on a PC or Command on an Apple when clicking the desired breeds

How do I search for a pet?

On the home page search box, simply enter your zipcode and select which type of shelter pet you would like to adopt. This will bring up a list of available pets in your area. Be sure to enter your zipcode. If not, the system will search using your internet provider’s IP address, which may not be the same as your location.